Missouri § 70.735 - Political subdivisions delinquent in payments — lien — mandamus — state aid withheld.
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§ 70.735. Political subdivisions delinquent in payments — lien — mandamus — state aid withheld.
If any political subdivision fails to make any payment due the system for a period of sixty days after the payment is due, the political subdivision shall become delinquent and the amount of the delinquency shall constitute a first lien on the funds of the political subdivision, and the board is authorized to compel payment by application for a writ of mandamus; and, in addition, such delinquency shall be certified by the board to the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue. Until such delinquency, together with regular interest, is satisfied, the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue shall withhold all moneys due the political subdivision from the state.
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(L. 1967 p. 141 § 28, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1098)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 70.735 ("Political subdivisions delinquent in payments — lien — mandamus — state aid withheld.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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